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In the Name of the Father (1971)

In the Name of the Father (1971)

Drama Comedy Mystery History
Release Date: 1971, October 12
Directors: Marco Bellocchio
Countries: Italy
Production: Vides Cinematografica
Cast: Renato Scarpa, Lou Castel, Laura Betti, Yves Beneyton, Piero Vida, Gérard Boucaron, Orazio Stracuzzi, Gisella Burinato, Aldo Sassi, Simone Carella, Gianni Schicchi, Guerrino Crivello

Overview:

In 1958 Angelo, a rich and spoiled boy, enters a religious school, where students are tired of its vice-rector, and the strict rules and old-fashioned teaching methods of priests. Soon, Angelo exerts strong leadership among his peers and incites turmoil among them, helped by intellectual Franco and shy Camma. They expel the prefect from the school, organize a Grand Guignol show, and disappear the corpse of an old professor.

Keywords:

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